Ending November With a Thankful Heart

It may be last minute, but I'm sharing the remaining days of November blessings! As one who loves to begin new projects, challenges and ideas, but struggles to finish, this November counting daily blessings has been completed.

This November instead of seeking daily blessings (which is so important), my desire was to be reminded of the promises of God, mainly in who He is and His attributes. Here is the remainder of November:

November 20: Forgiveness. Being forgiven by God and overwhelmed enough to pass it on.

November 21: God of Comfort. No trial is in vain, the comfort given to us, can be shared with others.

November 22: Holy: God is Holy and the Holiest of all. Hard to grasp, but brings awe.

November 23: The Fruit of the Spirit. found in Galatians 5...Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness...the qualities we want to grow in our lives!

November 24: God Reigns...above all

November 25: Faithful and True

November 26: Giver of Wisdom

November 27; Our Creator

November 28: Full of splendor and majesty

November 29: The God of Hope...my favorite verse Romans 15:13 "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

November 30: The God who gives rest to our souls.

Each day these were written in a notebook, but not to simply jot down and forget. These are precious reminders of how wonderful God is and that He provides all we need.

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